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speak volumes

Idioms

Be significant, indicate a great deal, as in That house of theirs speaks volumes about their income. This idiom uses volumes in the sense of “the information contained in volumes of books.” [c. 1800]

Example Sentences

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speak volumes

People can say anything, but their actions speak volumes.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 8, 2026

"It happened without any prior warning. Pictures speak volumes."

From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026

And I think that that silence really does speak volumes.

From Slate ● Feb. 11, 2025

Offering a listening ear or a comforting presence can speak volumes when words feel inadequate.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 10, 2025

Does not this speak volumes for the character of our rule in India?

From Rambles and Recollections of an Indian Official by Sleeman, William

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